Richmond, VA

Police Department

Officer of the Month: July 2014

From drug arrests to prostitution stings to illegal firearm seizures, Officer Myers is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to crimes on the Southside.

Officer Myers is a stalwart of Second Precinct evening shift and he can always be counted on to be at the forefront of proactive police work with his partner, Danielle Ardila. He is a dependable and reassuring presence when dealing with hostile situations and this past month, he exemplified what being an excellent patrol officer is all about.

He not only handled his regular workload of radio calls and routine assignments, but he also went above and beyond in addressing the issues of Sector 213. That was on clear display when he spearheaded the operation to deal with the issue of prostitution and illegal narcotics distribution in the 4000 block of Jefferson Davis Highway.

After receiving several complaints about the problems at a motel on Jefferson Davis Highway, Officer Myers set up surveillance on several rooms with heavy foot traffic. The end result was not only a drug possession arrest and full confession, but enough evidence to obtain a warrant for drug distribution for another individual at the hotel. The motel saw an immediate reduction in criminal activity as a result.

Officer Myers also removed several illegal firearms from the community, which should be recognized because it makes officers’ jobs safer as well as the communities.

Thank you and congratulations to Officer Jonathan Myers—our Officer of the Month for July!